Origin
Beach City, TX
Morning in Beach City on Friday
Local time
8:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Beach City, TX to Houston, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
36.4 mi
59 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Beach City, TX
Rodox
Houston, TX
Trace Hudson
Trip Overview
The drive from Beach City, TX to Houston, TX covers 36.4 miles and takes about 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Freeway, Decker Drive, FM 1405 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.3 miles on East Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.50 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 36.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 52m highway drive covering 36.4 miles, with most of the trip on East Freeway and Decker Drive. The longest continuous stretch is about 18.3 miles on East Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 18.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on East Freeway and Decker Drive. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.8 miles in near East Grand Parkway South.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 36.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.8 miles (East Grand Parkway South): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.2 miles (East Texas Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
5.8 mi into trip
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~11m in
|
East Grand Parkway South
Turn left onto East Grand Parkway South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
7.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward TX 146 Business: Tri-Cities Beach Road, ML Wismer Drive, Lee Drive/Causeway Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward TX 146 Business: Tri-Cities Beach Road,...
5
9.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
East Texas Avenue
Turn left onto East Texas Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
12.1 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Spur 330 / Decker Drive
Merge onto Spur 330 / Decker Drive
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
35.1 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward San Jacinto Street, Main Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 769B
Toward San Jacinto Street, Main Street
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Beach City, TX to Houston, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Spur 330 West along the way.
Spur 330 West
11.7 mi in
|
~20m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Freeway | 18.3 mi | 22m |
| Decker Drive | 6 mi | 7m |
| FM 1405 | 3.9 mi | 7m |
| East Grand Parkway South | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Tri City Beach Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| East Texas Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Fannin Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North San Jacinto Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Freeway
— 18.3 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beach City, TX and Houston, TX.
1
Start on this road
269 ft
·
24 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Ocean Drive
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Ocean Drive
3
Turn right onto Seacrest Park Road
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Seacrest Park Road
4
Turn left onto FM 2354
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Tri City Beach Road
5
Turn right onto FM 1405
3.9 mi
·
7 min
·
FM 1405
6
Turn left onto East Grand Parkway South
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Grand Parkway South
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward TX 99 West
8
Merge onto TX 99 Toll
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Grand Parkway South
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward TX 146 Business: Tri-Cities Beach Road, ML Wismer Drive, Lee Drive/Causeway Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on East Grand Parkway South
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Grand Parkway South
11
Turn right onto TX 146 Bus
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
South State Highway 146
12
Continue on TX 146 Bus
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
South Alexander Drive
13
Turn left onto East Texas Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Texas Avenue
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto Decker Drive
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Decker Drive
15
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
Toward Spur 330 West
16
Merge onto Spur 330
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Decker Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto I 10
18 mi
·
22 min
·
East Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 769B
Toward San Jacinto Street, Main Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn straight onto Providence Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Providence Street
20
Continue on North San Jacinto Street
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
North San Jacinto Street
21
Continue on Fannin Street
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Fannin Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
22
Turn right onto Prairie Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Prairie Street
23
Turn right onto Louisiana Street
516 ft
·
16 sec
·
Louisiana Street
24
Arrive at destination
Louisiana Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.2 mi from Beach City, TX · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.2 miles from Beach City, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Houston, TX
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Houston, TX if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.50 one way
$11.00 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $6.02 | $12.04 |
| premium | $4.54 | $6.50 | $13.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.04 | $16.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.75 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.10 | $2.33 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Houston, TX
Morning in Houston on Friday
Local time
8:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
52m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Beach City, TX to Houston, TX covers 36.4 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Freeway, Decker Drive, FM 1405. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.2 miles from Beach City, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.50 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 36.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.8 miles (East Grand Parkway South): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.2 miles (East Texas Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Beach City, TX to Houston, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Spur 330 West along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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